Shaver Lake Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shaver Lake, Sierra National Forest, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Shaver Lake varies. It peaks at 429 hours in July and drops to 127 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3551 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Shaver Lake, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 95% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Shaver Lake enjoys an average of 3551 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Shaver Lake’s wettest month, receives 4.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shaver Lake Precipitation page.